NURS 245 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM MODULES
1-7 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Evatee 8/1/24 NURS 245 NURS 245 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM MODULES 1-7 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians in an assisted living facility. The nurse considers which of the following ?
a. Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with activities of daily living
b. The majority of super-centenarians have cognitive impairment
c. The number of super-centenarians is expected to decrease in coming years as a result of heart disease and stroke
d. It is theorized that super-centenarians survived as long as they have due to genetic mutations that made them less susceptible to common diseases Answer - Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with activities of daily living
One reason why many baby boomers have multiple chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis is that:
a. they have less access to medication and other treatment regimens
b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing
up
c. they did not have access to immunization against communicable disease when they were children d.they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition Answer - there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing up
A nurse is planning an education program on wellness in a local senior citizen center. The nurse plans to provide education on the importance of immunizations, annual physical examinations, screening for diabetes, and vision and hearing screening. It is important for the nurse to understand which of the following?
a. Less than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services.
b. Preventive strategies are more widely used in the 50-64 age-group than in the 65 and over age-group.
c. The research on health promotion strategies in older adults demonstrates that they have low efficacy.
d. There is an abundance of research specific to health promotion and aging. Answer - Less than 50% of older adults (ages 65 and older) utilize available preventive services
A nurse is caring for an 85-year-old male client with diabetes in a community setting. The nurse promotes functional wellness by which of the following activities?
a. Encouraging the client to maintain current levels of physical activity b. Assisting the client to receive all the recommended preventive screenings that are appropriate for his age-group
c. Teaching the patient how to use a rolling walker so that he can ambulate for longer distances
d. Encouraging the client to attend his weekly chess games Answer - encouraging the client to maintain current levels of physical activity Based on the census reports of 2015, the typical profile of a centenarian includes which of the following characteristics?
a. An American woman with no signs of dementia
b. A Japanese woman with chronic inflammation
c. A Chinese man with an immune disorder
d. An American man who is a lifelong vegetarian Answer - An American woman
with no signs of dementia
Primary prevention strategies for older adults include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. An annual influenza immunization clinic
b. A smoking cessation program
c. A prostate screening program
d. A cardiac rehabilitation program
e. A meal planning education program for type 2 diabetics Answer - An annual influenza immunization clinic
A smoking cessation program
A nurse organizes a symposium for health care professionals in the field of geriatrics. Which of the following topics align with Healthy People 2020s emerging issues relevant to healthy aging? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fair pay and compensation standards for informal caregivers
b. Longevity and genetics
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